Christmas 2018: History, significance and imporatnce
Christmas is a Christian festival which is marked as both a sacred religious holiday and a worldwide cultural and commercial phenomenon. Christmas is celebrated as the day of the Birth of Jesus of Nazareth (Jesus Christ) into this world. It also symbolizes a very deeply significant truth of the spiritual life.
Jesus Christ was born at a time when ignorance, superstition, greed, hatred and hypocrisy prevailed upon the land. Purity was forgotten and morality was neglected. He is considered as a very embodiment of divinity.
Christmas 2018: How to celebrate
Over the centuries, Christmas has become one of the biggest festivals to be celebrated all over the world. Not only do followers of Christianity take part in the celebrations, but non-Christians do the same. Celebrations start from Christmas Eve (December 24) and continue till Boxing Day (December 26).
Popular customs include exchanging gifts, decorating Christmas trees, attending church, sharing meals with family and friends, and waiting for Santa Claus to arrive.
Christmas 2018: Merry Christmas Wishes, Images, Quotes
Here's how you can share greeting with your loved ones.
* This the season to wish one another joy and love and peace. These are my wishes for you, Merry Christmas my dear friends, may you feel the love this special day.
* A silent night, a star above, a blessed gift of hope and love. A Merry Christmas to you and your whole family.
* Wishing you the best during this joyful season. I hope your holidays are filled with festivities and plenty of merry enjoyment. Merry Christmas!
* This the season to keep in touch with those we value very much! Merry Christmas!
* Count your blessings, sing your Christmas carols, open your gifts and make a wish under the Christmas tree. May you have a Merry Christmas!